Blindsided By You
Heartlands Rugby Book 1
by Caroline Corvin
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Pub Date Jun 03 2025 | Archive Date Jun 01 2025
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Description
She makes the rules. He wants to break them all.
JENNA
I have rules. Don’t mix business with pleasure. Don’t fall for nice guys who’ll break my heart. And absolutely don’t get involved with my father’s rugby players—especially not my best friend’s younger brother.
But Geordie MacDonald isn’t the sunny little boy who once trailed after me through Cluanie anymore. The man who’s returned from the oil rigs is all quiet confidence and capable hands, with a golden heart that makes my carefully constructed walls crumble.
Our attraction was supposed to burn out quickly. A secret fling to get each other out of our systems. Yet as autumn deepens in the Highlands, so does our connection—one that could cost him his place on the team, and me my hard-won independence.
GEORDIE
Eight years away taught me how to survive harsh conditions, but nothing prepared me for the storm that is Jenna Sharpe. My sister’s best friend. My coach’s daughter. The woman I’ve wanted since the first time I laid eyes on her.
She says we’re just having fun—that’s what she insisted that first night. But there’s nothing casual about how I feel when she’s in my arms. Now I’m playing the best rugby of my life by day and sneaking through town to be with her by night.
In a place where whispers travel faster than rugby scores, keeping us hidden might be impossible. But revealing what we are could destroy everything we’ve worked for—and everything we’re beginning to feel.
Some games aren’t played on the field. And some hearts don’t follow the rulebook.
A Note From the Publisher
💚off limits - coach’s daughter
💜secret relationship
💚reverse age gap - best friend’s younger brother
💜black cat/golden retriever
💚small town
Blindsided By You is the first in the Heartlands Rugby series.
United by the game, bonded by tragedy.
Follow these rugby teammates from small town Scotland and meet the women who bring them to their knees.
Not sure what rugby is all about? There's a handy Quick Guide To Rugby For Romance Readers inside the book.
(Also available at the link below)
Marketing Plan
Releases June 3rd in Ebook, Paperback and in Kindle Unlimited
Releases June 3rd in Ebook, Paperback and in Kindle Unlimited
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781738598182 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 398 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Shauna D, Reviewer
4.5/5
When I got approved for this ARC I couldn’t have been more excited - sports romance, best-friends brother, reverse age gap? Abso-freaking-lutely! The fact that it was a rugby romance and I am a huge rugby fan was just the icing on the cake.
This book was about an amateur rugby player, Geordie, who had recently returned to his Scottish hometown after spending years working all around the world. He then reconnects with his older sisters best friend, Jenna. Jenna is the daughter of his rugby coach and is totally off limits. Almost instantly sparks begin to fly between the two. However trying to keep things quiet in a small town presents it’s own challenges.
The spice was amazing and every time Geordie called her ‘sweetheart’ I nearly swooned. They had such a cute relationship that was so cute. The way that from the beginning Geordie was so determined to take care of Jenna even when trying to deny his attraction.
Lets be real, there are so many sports romances around at the moment so what makes this one stand out? I loved the amateur element - so many sports romances are either about professional athletes or aspiring professionals. It was so nice to read about someone who was so passionate about the sport, just for a love of the sport!
When this book comes out on June 3rd I would recommend it for anyone who loves a sports romance x small town x forbidden romance.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author, Caroline Corvin for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Leah M, Reviewer
Well, I don't know what it was but reading this book just made me happy! I take that back, it was Geordie. The sweet, younger, golden retriever, rugby player - Geordie. Jenna is his sister’s best friend, & she’s 6 years older than him. Jenna & Geordie return to their small town in Scotland after years away, and notice each other differently. Did I mention that his rugby coach is her dad...her very protective dad?
The chemistry that Geordie & Jenna have is perfect from the start. There were so many flirty winks, and ‘honey’ or ‘sweethearts’ that made me giggle over and over. I always love a secret relationship that they try to play off as not really a relationship when everyone around them can see the feelings growing clearly!
Reviewer 1486860
I loved this book!! This Is not the first ive read of Caroline's work so I knew this was gonna be a good one😍 Jenna and Geordie🔥I loved them! I loved their chemistry and I loved their growth together! Geordie's teammates were amazing and so supportive❤️ I truly love when a couple gets their happy ending so I was buzzing when these two did🥰 keep up the amazing writing caroline! Cannot wait to read your future work🫶🏻
Kayla T, Reviewer
This was such an adorable love story. Two people who had a connection young reconnecting as adults is perfect. The authors ability to write is incredible. Only 300 pages but I really felt like I was able to know these characters inside and out. Their flaws and strengths. Bring in different insecurities like failed romance, disabilities, and emotional abuse/control really helped feel like this romance was more believable and relatable. Also the emotional twist at the end definitely kept me on my toes. I never expected that kind of loss or suspense.
Katie W, Reviewer
Just finished my ARC of Blindsided by You and I’m OBSESSED. As a Scottish girlie, I absolutely loved the Scottish nods—especially the GBX mention (iconic! Thank you so much to Caroline Corvin for the ARC, I ate this up in less than 24 hours!
This story follows rugby coaches daughter Jenna and best friends brother Geordie on their journey as they go from forbidden romance to deliciously obsessed 🩷
With a reverse age gap and plenty of banter this was such an easy read for me.
I also really appreciated the rugby explanations at the start of the book, this really helped understand the storyline better.
Oh and the spice was on point too 🌶👌
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Sadie G, Reviewer
This book had me hooked from the start — Jenna and Geordie’s romance is the pure, slow-burn sweetness we all crave. Childhood ties run deep since Jenna’s been best friends with Geordie’s older sister for years. But now? They’re grown, they’re back in town, and Geordie is suddenly playing amateur rugby for Jenna’s dad’s team
🏉 Geordie is the ultimate book boyfriend — protective, charming and so soft when it comes to Jenna. Their chemistry builds in the most delicious way, full of quiet glances, playful banter, and emotional depth.
🌿 I loved how both Jenna and Geordie had their own pasts to untangle, but instead of drama pulling them apart, it brought them closer. Their relationship feels real and earned, like watching two people find their way home to each other.
💖 If you love:
✔️ Best friend’s brother trope
✔️ Small-town return
✔️ Sweet but swoony romance
✔️ Coaches daughter
…then Blindsided By You needs to be on your radar! 📚✨
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